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2008 Locum Tenens of the Year Awards Dale E. Kester, MD VISTA Staffing Solutions Specialty: Emergency Medicine Years in Locum Tenens Practice: 1 Years with Nominating Company: 1 Number of Contracts Taken: 6 Nominated By: Gordon Stipanovich, EM Division Manager, and Tracy Altman, EM Physician Recruiter Dr. Dale Kester brings a calm, competent air to every locum tenens opportunity he fills. He is experienced, respectful, and always willing to jump in to help in a tough situation. He has an excellent approach that makes him fit in really well in a variety of facilities. Colleagues seek him out and staff loves him. Gregg Mercier, PA Docs Who Care Specialty: Family Medicine Years in Locum Tenens Practice: 2 Years with Nominating Company: 2 Number of Contracts Taken: 10 Nominated By: Gary Coulter, Executive Vice President Gregg has been a PA since 2000. His previous training and work experience as a chemist helped to prepare him for success in diagnosing and treating patients in a rural environment. After working in emergency and clinic situations, Gregg became involved in locum tenens opportunities with our firm. By doing so, it has given him time to pursue philanthropic, religious, and personal interests. He is a world-class high-jumper, competing in age-bracketed events around the world. Gregg has endeared himself to every community where he has provided services. John Maesaka, MD LocumTenens.com Specialty: Radiology Years in Locum Tenens Practice: 8 Years with Nominating Company: 8 Number of Contracts Taken: 12 Nominated By: Tiffanie McNeal, Senior Account Executive, Radiology When I think of Dr. Maesaka, the words that come to mind are professional, hard-working, and reliable. It was no contest that I would choose Dr. Maesaka as Locum Tenens of the Year for our company. His dedication to patient care is outstanding, and when a facility has an emergent need, he is always willing to go above and beyond to help. Just recently, one of our clients had to have emergency surgery, and Dr. Maesaka actually rearranged his schedule so he could cover for this doctor! He is a reflection of what a great healthcare provider should be. Peter Myers, MD OOC Locum Tenens & Permanent Placement Specialties: Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine Years in Locum Tenens Practice: 3 Years with Nominating Company: 1.5 Number of Contracts Taken: 142 Nominated By: Traci Rennie, Placement Specialist Dr. Myers is reliable, professional, well-respected, and has a good rapport with patients. Whether booking in advance or at the last minute, he is always there for our firm. Clients request him to come back and provide services for their facilities. He is very warm and friendly when speaking on the phone. Dr. Meyers also keeps his credentialing updated and gets everything to us in a timely manner. Plus, he is very knowledgeable and easy-going, always rearranging his personal or professional schedule to fill shifts when a client is in need. Debra Mayer, MS, CRNA Easter Medical Staffing Specialty: Nurse Anesthesia Years in Locum Tenens Practice: 1.5 Years with Nominating Company: 1.5 Number of Contracts Taken: 6 (2 of which were ongoing) Nominated By: Barbara James, Executive Assistant Debra has always been reliable and a great team player! She is very personable and our clients only have excellent things to say about her. It has been a pleasure having her work with our group. Debra is a first-rate anesthesia provider. 20 LocumLife JUNE 2008 www.LocumLife.com http://LocumTenens.com http://www.LocumLife.com

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LocumLife - June 2008

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